BTS Group AB (publ) Interim Report 1 January–30 September 2005

BTS Group AB reports continued strong growth in both turnover and results

• During the nine-month period, net turnover rose by 34 per cent and amounted to MSEK 205.8 (154.1). Adjusted for changes in exchange rates, growth amounted to 35 per cent. Net turnover rose during the third quarter by 48 per cent to MSEK 68.3 (46.0) • Results for the nine-month period:  the operating result rose by 45 per cent to MSEK 34.4 (23.7)  the operating margin was 17 (15) per cent.  the result before tax increased by 60 per cent to MSEK 39.6 (24.7)  the result after tax increased by 67 per cent to MSEK 26.1 (15.6)  during the period, earnings per share rose by 66 per cent to SEK 4.38 (2.64). • Result for the third quarter:  the operating result rose by 107 per cent to MSEK 8.7 (4.2)  the operating margin was 13 (9) per cent.  the result before tax increased by 92 per cent to MSEK 8.8 (4.6)  the result after tax increased by 102 per cent to MSEK 5.7 (2.8). • New customers acquired during the nine-month period included Bacardi, Gap, Maersk, Sony Ericsson and Tyco.